The Phlip Side

In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, it’s easy to fall into the role of a victim. When so much is out of our control, reacting becomes natural—and accountability can quietly get replaced with blame. But while circumstances can explain where we are, they don’t have to define where we stay. The moment we start compiling a longer list of excuses than opportunities, we give away our...

n a generation focused on understanding each other and building deeper emotional connections, attachment styles have come to the forefront. They give us a way to look beyond surface-level issues and understand what’s really driving our reactions. When we take the time to learn them—both ours and our partner’s—it can strengthen a relationship in ways most people never reach. But the flip side is ju...

We’ve been drawn to stories—movies, theater, storytelling—since as far back as the 6th century. Why? Because they give us an escape. They let us step outside of our everyday lives and imagine something bigger. We connect with characters, we admire their strengths, and sometimes we even aspire to become a little more like them. But what happens when the line between entertainment and reality starts...

Anxiety really is part of being alive—it’s a built-in alarm system. In the right dose it helps us prepare, focus, and avoid danger. The problem is when the alarm becomes oversensitive (goes off too often), too loud (feels overwhelming), or gets “stuck on,” and that’s when it starts shrinking your life instead of protecting it.

Suicide is a thief. It shows up in the night when you least expect it and steals a part of you—something that can never be returned. Learning how to survive something like this doesn’t come easy, because when you lose them, you lose a part of yourself, too. The pain can be debilitating. Grief can pull us into the same dark mental space the person we lost once lived in—only now, they’re no longer h...

The terms  ADD  and  ADHD  get thrown around a lot—often casually, sometimes incorrectly—but how well do we truly understand them? In this episode, we slow the conversation down and look beyond the labels to explore what ADD/ADHD actually are, how they work, and how they impact both those who live with them and the people who love them. We unpack the science in real-world language, breaking down h...

Situationships can serve as a useful and meaningful part of one’s relational journey, provided they’re approached with awareness and communication. It is essential to assess whether they bring joy and growth or create emotional distress and confusion. By understanding one's own needs and desires, along with the dynamics at play, individuals can navigate situationships—and their relationships m...

After what seems to be hardest part you realize you have only just begun. Navigating life after divorce with children comes with a brand new set of challenges that most of us aren't prepared to face. Today we dive into that and have real conversation on what happens and how to handle it.

In this episode we dive into abandonment issues and how they show up in our relationships. This episode is centered around personal experiences and insights to hopefully shed some light on this challenging subject.

Today we piggy back off last weeks conversation to talk about the other side of divorce, how to prevent it from happening.

In this episode we have an open conversation about divorce. I don't believe that anyone gets married with the plan of getting divorced, but it is a harsh reality that so many that do will face.

In this episode dive into the nuances of marriage and why they do and don't work.

Mental health is often discussed in whispers—but in the Black community, those whispers are shaped by generations of stigma, survival, and silence. This podcast explores how mental health and social stigma impact Black culture, relationships, families, and identity. Through honest conversations, real stories, we unpack why mental health struggles are so often misunderstood, ignored, or minimized—a...

In this episode we address the woes of holiday stress and seasonal depression.